Why you should travel with your partner before getting married

You’ve been with your partner for a while now and are certain you will spend the rest of your life with them, but are not yet sure if you could spend every waking moment around them? The best way to find out is to go on a vacation. It will not only strengthen your connection but also give you time to understand each other better. You will have amazing adventures together and see a side to your partner that will tell you whether they are the person you are meant to be with or not. So, scroll to see why the answer to whether you should travel with your partner before tying the knot is a resounding yes.  

Both of you will be outside your comfort zone 

In a new city or country, you and your partner are in unfamiliar territory. This is when you’ll notice the little things about each other. From whether they are blanket hogs and get cranky on long flights or train rides, to how open they are to new trying new things or things you want to do. A lot can be understood by travelling together. If you’re going to spend your life with this person, it’s essential to know how adaptive and accepting they are, and this is the ideal time to do that.  

You’ll learn how they handle stressful situations 

A missed flight, getting lost on unknown streets or a car breakdown are extremely stressful situations that are common occurrences while travelling. How your partner reacts and adapts to it will tell you a lot about them. Do they shut down under pressure, start a blame game instead of finding a solution, or start yelling and thus, ruin the whole trip? These are major red flags. If they can’t effectively deal with small mishaps, the curveballs married life will throw will drive you’ll apart. These stressful situations will tell you exactly how compatible you’ll are. 

You’ll be able to give each other undivided attention 

If you and your partner don’t already live together, chances are you spend a limited time together, and sometimes, even this limited time is divided and short. But when you’ll are on vacation, there is none of the chaos of your everyday lives. This means it's just the two of you taking walks, making conversations, and endlessly cuddling. Doesn’t that sound heavenly?  

It will strengthen your connection  

Taking a trip together means things are going to get nasty (numerous times!). And you have to consider how being with your partner without any interruptions will strengthen your physical intimacy, your bond, and emotional connection. This will help you be more comfortable around them which, of course, is one of the most important things in any marriage. 

You’ll learn to compromise 

It’s only natural for two people to want different things at different times. Or even to view one situation from different viewpoints. And while you’ll are travelling, every day will be a flow of small, gentle compromises. From picking how to spend the day (the beach, a museum, a hike?) to what you’ll want to eat while maintaining a budget, you’ll realise what is important to your partner and vice-versa.